Chapter 9: Days of a Knight

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What was the life of a knight like?

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A life of constant battle and training

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What is the definition of 'armor'?

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A metal outer covering worn to protect the body in battle

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What role did knights play in the Middle Ages?

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Knights were warriors and protectors.

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How did a boy become a knight?

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By completing a series of training stages

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The first stage of training for a young boy who wanted to become a knight was to become a:

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At what age did a lord's son typically begin training to become a knight?

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7 years old

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What role did a squire play in a knight's life?

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A squire served as a knight's assistant and apprentice.

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At what age range might a squire be knighted, depending on his rank? Options: 12-14 years, 15-18 years, 19-21 years, 22-25 years

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19-21 years

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By 1400, what replaced chain mail in armor?

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Plate armor

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What were tournaments in the context of knights?

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Staged battles to show skill at jousting.